OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the City of New York’s Wrongful Discharge Law, which, among other things, protects fast food workers from being fired without just cause. Building on previous efforts to support fast food workers, New York’s law aims to protect fast food employees from arbitrary and unjust discharge, which can disrupt their livelihoods and lead to economic insecurity. Importantly, the law is only applicable to employers who own or operate 30 or more fast food businesses nationwide. In the friend-of-the-court brief, the coalition highlights state and local government efforts to address unjust working conditions in the fast food industry, makes it clear that New York City’s ordinance conforms with federal law, and urges the appellate court to uphold the district court’s decision.
“Fast food employees are among of the lowest paid workers in the country,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Like many Americans, they are struggling to support their families, keep up with the rent, and cover rising food costs. They deserve support and New York’s protections against unfair employment practices in the fast food industry are a critical piece of the puzzle. Fear of being let go without justification and not knowing if the next paycheck might suddenly disappear for no reason is not something workers should have to worry about when they have families depending on them at...
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